2018 Map of Deer Island

About this map

Deer Island stretches across the northern portion of this coastal survey, serving as a natural barrier between the open waters of the Mississippi Sound and the sheltered Biloxi Bay. The map documents a significant maritime landscape, prominently featuring the Intracoastal Waterway and the protected lands of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, including the remote Little Dog Keys Pass at the southern boundary. To the northeast, the transition from the gulf to mainland Jackson County is marked by a developing grid of residential streets such as Beachview Dr, Lake Mars Ave, and Neptune Ave near the coast. This 2018 record captures the delicate balance of the Mississippi shoreline, where protected federal lands meet the encroaching residential expansion of the coastal parishes, all while following the critical shipping routes defined by Grand Bayou.